Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules

A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.

Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night

Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews

Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.

Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.

Election results: Republican, Democratic Harris County judge primary runoff winners

Letitia Plummer beat Annise Parker in the Democratic runoff for Harris County Judge. On the other side, Orlando Sanchez was able to get the victory against Warren A. Howell as the Republican candidate for county judge.